Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 67 of ~70 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 47 of ~70 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CM1 1GD
- Capacity
- ~70 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Chelmsford City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay
As a town centre car park in Chelmsford, Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 70 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Chelmsford City Council.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 70 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 70 spaces, that is roughly 66 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Chelmsford
Chelmsford has an extensive choice of parking with over 35 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay have?
Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay in Chelmsford has approximately 70 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay?
Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay is a paid car park.
When is Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay busiest?
Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 67 of ~70 spaces in use.
When is Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 47 of ~70 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay?
Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.